Enrollment
277
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxford, MS
Oxford Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280345001588
👥 S:T ratio 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Early Childhood Center earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Early Childhood Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Oxford, MS.
School address
District: Oxford School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280345001588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Early Childhood Center compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Early Childhood Center
Oxford Early Childhood Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oxford, Mississippi, enrolling 277 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 98% of Mississippi schools and 49% above the 13.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 46.5% free-meal eligibility runs 42% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 277 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 19 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #19, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Among Oxford's public schools, it stands alongside Lafayette Elementary School (776 students): Oxford Early Childhood Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 12.5:1).
Oxford School District also operates Oxford High School (1,335 students) and Bramlett Elementary School (715 students) alongside Oxford Early Childhood Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oxford Early Childhood Center compares
Oxford Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 49% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 42% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 98% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 39.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Oxford Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford School District, which includes Oxford Early Childhood Center.
$10,968
Per student
-9%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 33.9%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oxford Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bramlett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Della Davidson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oxford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Oxford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~277 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Oxford Early Childhood Center?
Oxford Early Childhood Center has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oxford, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Early Childhood Center is 19.8:1, which is 49% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxford Early Childhood Center?
46.5% of students at Oxford Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Early Childhood Center is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Oxford, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Early Childhood Center?
Oxford Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Oxford Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Early Childhood Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Oxford, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oxford on the city page.
Is Oxford Early Childhood Center a good school?
Oxford Early Childhood Center earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oxford School District?
Besides Oxford Early Childhood Center, Oxford School District also operates Oxford High School (1,335 students), Bramlett Elementary School (715 students), and Central Elementary (709 students). See the Oxford School District district page for the complete list.
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